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Vortex8 User Manual
Version 1.2
7. Camera Sync
Set correct frame rate and format on the Lockit box
(see user manual for device). This should match the
frame rate and format you intend to shoot at.
Plug the BNC-T adapter
into the SYNC/WORDCLOCK output of the Lockit box.
Plug Flashbandit adapter
into the Creamsource Accessory adaptor.
Plug the Creamsource Accessory adaptor
into Accessories input of the Vortex8.
Connect the Flashbandit to the Lockit Box using coaxial cable – a blue light on Flashbandit should flash
indicating valid signal.
Once sync is established, a green bar will be highlighted on the top of the status bar of the Vortex8 indicating
the device is synchronised. The frame rate will also be displayed beneath the status bar.
Calibrate using the Flashbandit (see 7.5 Calibrate Sync for details).
Connect the camera GENLOCK input
to the Lockit box
with the coaxial cable. Follow the camera
instructions for setting this up.
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7.2 Setting up Camera Syncing with Sync/Genlock Input using the Flashbandit
Use the Flashbandit (CS-SYNC) to setup cameras that requires a sync generator.
